GT Integrity Assurance Notifications
PHMSA gas transmission regulations require operators to submit various notifications. These regulations include Integrity Management, MAOP Reconfirmation and Material Verification, and Remote Controlled Valves. A complete list of notifications is:
- Management of Change Extension §192.13(d) ...extension of time for management of change process...
- RMV Installation Delay New §192.179(e) ...request extension of RMV installation deadline for new onshore segments...
- RMV Installation Delay Replaced §192.179(f) ...request extension of RMV installation deadline for replaced onshore segments...
- New RMV Alternative Technology §192.179(e) and (g) ...alternative equivalent technology instead of RMV for new onshore segments with diameter 6 inches or more...
- Replaced RMV Alternative Technology §192.179(f) and (g) ...alternative equivalent technology instead of RMV for replaced onshore segments with diameter 6 inches or more...
- Coating Damage Technology New Pipe §192.319(e) ...technology other than current voltage gradient to assess coating damage on newly installed pipelines...
- Coating Damage Technology Existing Pipe §192.461(g) ...technology other than current voltage gradient to assess coating damage on existing pipelines...
- Other Spike Pressure Test §192.506(b) ...when using other technology or another process supported by a documented engineering analysis for establishing a spike hydrostatic pressure test or equivalent...
- Expanded Pipe Sampling §192.607(e)(4) ...when using an expanded pipe sampling approach...
- Alternative Pipe Sampling §192.607(e)(5) ...when using an alternative pipe sampling approach...
- GOM Reburial Delay §192.612(c)(3)(ii) ...if an operator cannot obtain required state or Federal permits in time to comply with reburial of pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico and its inlets...
- MAOP Reconfirmation Time Extension §192.624(b)(3) ...when operational or environmental constraints limit ability to meet MAOP reconfirmation deadlines...
- MAOP Reconfirmation Method 2 Factor/Period §192.624(c)(2)(iii) ...when using Method 2 and using a less conservative pressure reduction factor or longer look-back period...
- MAOP Reconfirmation Method 6 §192.624(c)(6) ...when using an alternative technical evaluation process to provide a documented engineering analysis...
- MAOP Reconfirmation Other ECA Technology §192.632(b)(3) ...when using "other technology" in the Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA)...
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RMV Operational Delay §192.634(a) ...RMV not operational within 14 days of new or replaced pipeline going into service...
- Lateral RMV Alternative Technology §192.634(b)(3) ...check valve instead of RMV for lateral...
- Crossover RMV Alternative Technology §192.634(b)(4) ...manual valve instead of RMV for crossover...
- RMV Open Over 30 Minutes §192.636(c) ...leave RMV open for more than 30 minutes after rupture identification...
- RMV Repair Replace Delay §192.745(e)(1) ...extend replacement of ineffective RMV beyond 12 months...
- Technology Outside of HCA §192.710(c)(7) ...when using "other technology" for assessments outside of HCA...
- Metal Loss Less Conservative §192.712(b)(1) ...corrosion metal loss remaining strength calculation less conservative than ASME/ANSI B31G or R-STRENG...
- ECA Mechanical Damage Evaluation §192.712(c)(11) ...propose engineering critical assessment to evaluate, instead of repairing, dents and other mechanical damage...
- Assumed Toughness §192.712(d)(3)(iv) and (e)(2)(i)(E) ...when using an assumed Charpy v-notch toughness value for analysis of crack-related conditions...
- Repair Outside HCA §192.714(e)(2) ...if the operator cannot meet the schedule for evaluation and remediation required under 192.714 and cannot provide safety through temporary reduction in operating pressure or through another action...
- Pressure Outside HCA §192.714(e)(3) ...when a pressure reduction exceeds 365 days on a pipeline outside of an HCA, the operator must notify PHMSA and explain the reasons for the remediation delay...
- Program §192.909(b) ...any change to the program that may substantially affect the program's implementation or may significantly modify the program or schedule for carrying out the program elements...
- Data Integration Extension §192.917(b) ...extend data integration deadline for HCA segments beyond February 26, 2024...
- Risk Assessment Extension §192.917(c)(5) ...extend risk assessment deadline for HCA segments beyond February 26, 2024...
- ICDA With Electrolytes §192.927(b) ...ICDA plan for HCA segment with electrolytes present...
- Repair §192.933(a)(1) ...if the operator cannot meet the schedule for evaluation and remediation required under paragraph (c) of this section within an HCA and cannot provide safety through temporary reduction in operating pressure or other action...
- Pressure §192.933(a)(2) ...when a pressure reduction exceeds 365 days within an HCA, the operator must notify PHMSA and explain the reasons for the remediation delay...
- ILI Results Extension §192.933(b) ...extend deadline for receipt of ILI assessment results beyond 180 days after the ILI run...
- Technology §192.937(c)(4) ...other technology that an operator demonstrates can provide an equivalent understanding of the condition of the line pipe...
- Reassessment Interval Above 30% SMYS §192.939(a) ...when requesting 6-month extension of the 7-calendar-year reassessment interval for pipelines operating at or above 30% SMYS...
- Reassessment Interval Below 30% SMYS §192.939(b) ...when requesting 6-month extension of the 7-calendar-year reassessment interval for pipelines operating below 30% SMYS...
Click here to view summary information about notifications submitted by operators.
PHMSA's regulations include two methods for operators to submit notifications.
Operators should provide pertinent information about the reason for the notification and the pipeline system, or systems, relevant to the notification. Operators are reminded that PHMSA regulations require operators to provide certain notifications to State pipeline safety agencies.
Methods for Submittal to PHMSA
By e-mail to: InformationResourcesManager@dot.gov
By mail:
ATTN: Information Resources Manager
DOT/PHMSA/OPS
East Building, 2nd Floor (PHP-20), E22-321
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590